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BearSpray
Shack

BearSpray
Shack

Brown bear
Hassle free 24/7 rental machines making it super duper easy to rent bear spray for ONLY the days you need it–all at a price that won’t attack your wallet.

Rentals start as low as $10.

Locations

Locations around Glacier
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Glacier National Park

Locations around Yellowstone
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Yellowstone National Park

Locations in Grand Teton
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Grand Teton National Park

Bear Spray Rental Kiosk

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How it Works

Bear Spray Shack is similar to your favorite red movie rental box but for bear spray. You can rent AND return our bear spray canisters straight at the rental machine.

We geek out on technology, and the programing behind Bear Spray Shack validates that every canister rented will be un-sprayed, at full volume, and safe for re-distribution.

Walk-up Rentals

Bear Spray Shack has the first and only completely automated bear spray rental vending machines. Just walk-up and follow the on screen instructions. Check our Real Time Inventory Status before heading out.

Scan the Can

Every canister has a QR code on the side that will bring you to our On the Go page. Perfect for those who need instructions on how to use bear spray or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

Any Location Drop Off

Multiple 24/7 Shack locations means returning your can of bear spray has never been easier. Even if you’re out exploring nature from dusk to dawn, you can conveniently return your rental to any location, any time.

Don’t Skip the BS

Rentals start as low as $10.

OUR SHACK HAS YOUR BACK

Bear Safety

When it comes to preserving your safety, peace of mind, and outdoor wildlife playgrounds at large, we believe that arming yourself with bear spray shouldn’t be a complicated or costly process.

Be Bear Aware

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Protection for the ‘outdoorsy’ people

How To Use
Bear Spray

If you’re not sure where to start with bear spray, we’ve got some tips and a step-by-step guide for how to use it that will make your life a lot easier—and maybe even save it!

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  • How cost effective is renting bear spray vs buying? Our rental canisters are $10 per canister for 1 day, and $5 for each additional day. Our maximum charge is $30 for trips 5+ days. Buying bear spray costs about $50 per canister. Based on our average rental period of 2.5 days, hikers who rent from Bear Spray Shack save over $30 per order! We rented over 7,000 canisters last year, meaning thousands of hikers had safer adventures, protected bears, were more eco-friendly, and saved money. We are on track to support even more outdoor recreation enthusiasts this year! For more information, including availability at each machine location, visit our Pricing & Inventory page: https://bearsprayshack.com/rent-now/
  • Because we’re a small business, we're able to answer your questions quickly! Bear Spray Shack aims to solve a problem, not cause stress on your vacation. Thanks to @thepulp_missoula , @flatheadbeacon , Vending Times, and @yahoo Travel for being part of the Bear Spray Shack journey! Check out the full article at https://thepulp.org/bear-spray-vending-machine-glacier-yellowstone-national-parks/
  • Visiting Grand Teton National Park this summer? Grab bear spray at our Colter Bay, Jenny Lake, or Elk Refuge Visitor’s Center rental machine and check out some our favorite sights in the park: 🥾 Taggart Lake: While the shorter route to the lake is closed for trail work this season, the longer 4.24 mile (out and back) option offers the same beautiful views and lakeside snacking opportunity. Before you head out, be sure to check the Grand Teton National Park website for construction updates in the Taggart Lake area. 🫎 Schwabacker’s Landing: Take a short side road off the main highway and you’ll find yourself next to the Snake River. This area is very popular with photographers in the early-morning hours, and for good reason. The alpenglow over the Tetons is amazing, and there are often moose munching on aquatic plants! ⛰️ Signal Mountain: A mountain you can drive up! Sweeping views of the valley, and the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and check out the valley below for bison, wolves, and other wildlife. Make sure to look around you too, for deer and grouse on the mountaintop.
  • Accessibility is part of our mission. We want everyone to be able to enjoy, adventure, and experience our public lands without worrying about costs. It’s one of the reasons we developed Bear Spray Shack - to provide a cheaper alternative to purchasing (and probably never using) bear spray. This Memorial Day, we encourage you to take advantage of today’s free National Park entry! Get outside and enjoy your public lands. And if you’re in Glacier, Yellowstone, or Grand Teton National Park, remember to stay safe and carry bear spray.
  • It’s important to carry bear spray, and even more important to know how to use it! Make Betty the Spokesbear proud (you know you want her love) by following these basic do’s and don'ts: • DO carry bear spray on your belt or backpack waist strap. Practice grabbing the canister (NOT deploying it!) to make sure it is easily and quickly accessible. DON'T pack the canister inside your backpack. You aren't that quick. • DO carry bear spray with the safety ON to avoid incidents. DON'T be an incident. • In the unlikely event you need to deploy bear spray, DO aim the canister towards the bear’s feet. Bears often lower their heads while charging, and bear spray will drift upward. DON'T decide this is the time to settle a beef with your hiking partner and aim at them. Final tips: Think about bear spray as a final safety measure, not your first method to stay safe. Adhere to wildlife closures, hike in groups, tell someone where you are hiking and when you plan to be back, avoid hiking at dawn and dusk, make noise, be alert, AND carry bear spray. For more information, visit the "How To Use Bear Spray" page on our website, at the link in bio.
  • It’s spring, and we’re starting to see bears out and about in Wyoming and Montana! Education and preparation are some of the most important tools to recreating safely (and having fun) in bear country. Let’s refresh your memory and get ready for some amazing national park trips this summer! 🐻 • Both grizzly and black bears are present in Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks • Spring and early summer are prime time for hungry bears fresh out of hibernation, and sows (female bears) with young cubs. Stay extra aware and never get between a mom and her cubs! • Even if you are watching bears from the roadside, always bring bear spray when you exit your vehicle. • Help out your National Park staff by following all parking regulations. Don’t be the guy who leaves his car in the middle of the road to take a picture. • Save yourself some trouble and embarrassment and never leave food unattended in a backpack, on a picnic bench, or in your truck bed. Bears have excellent noses and can come looking for your unattended snacks. And rangers give excellent citations.